Screening Test For FMQ
INFORMATION BULLETIN SCREENING TEST
FOR
INDIAN NATIONALS WITH
FOREIGN MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS
SEPTEMBER 2005
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
(Ministry of Health 8 Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
Post Box No. 4931, Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi - 110 029
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS INTRODUCTION
SCREENING TEST FOR INDIAN NATIONALS WITH FOREIGN MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Government of India has entrusted the conduct of Screening Test for the Indian National candidates, who have undergone training abroad, to the National Board of Examinations
The purpose of the screening test is to enable the candidates to be registered with the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council, Qualifying the same shall not confer any other right, whatsoever, on a candidate.
The examination is conducted in the Month of March and September every year. The language of the test is English and the examination is an objective Type Test (MCQ - single correct answer)
This booklet contains the details of the eligibility criteria, fee, examination centers, declaration of results etc. that will facilitate the candidates to know details about the test.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
1. |
Sale of Prospectus |
7th July 2005 |
2. |
Last date for receiving of Application : |
Without late fee - 29th July 2005 |
3. |
Date of exam |
25th September 2005 |
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED AND NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THIS REGARD.
IMPORTANT
1. Instructions in the booklet are liable to changes based on decisions taken by the board from time to time. Candidates are requested to refer to the latest bulletin or corrigendum that may be issued to incorporate these changes.
2. Application forms can be downloaded from website www.natboard.nic.in . Downloaded forms have to be submitted along with form fee of Rs.500.00
3. No Queries of the Candidate Guardians/Parents will be entertained on telephone with regard to the eligibility and disclosures of their results.
4. Candidates, for eligibility criteria, should go through the bulletin carefully before writing to the Board's office. Incomplete applications or applications not in accordance with instructions will not be considered and declared ineligible without any intimation. In such cases, the entire fees will be forfeited.
5. Fees once paid will neither be carried forward to a future date nor be refunded under any circumstances.
7. Applications for candidates producing false or fabricated records will not be considered and will be further debarred from appearing in the future examination of the board. Legal action will be taken if false or fabricated records are submitted.
8. Roll numbers / results can be seen at the website www.natboard.nic.in)
9 Result of successful candidates will be communicated individually by post.
10. Roll number can be downloaded from the website and quoted when not received by post in time.
11. Appearance or success in the screening test does not confer any right whatsoever on a candidate.
12. Registration of FMG by the MCI /state medical council is subject to fulfillment of mci /state medical council criteria.
13. undertaking by candidate as per annexure’ A' has to be submitted with application form.
1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
No person shall be allowed to appear in the screening test unless: i) He / She is a citizen of India.
ii) Possesses primary medical qualifications that are recognized by the Government of the country issuing that qualification and the holder of that qualification is entitled for practice in that country the said medical school must be listed in WHO directory.
iii) He ( She had obtained "Eligibility Certificate' from the Medical Council of India (applicable only in respect to students who took admission abroad on or after 15.03.2002). This requirement shall not be necessary in respect of Indian citizens who have obtained admission in foreign medical institute before 15th March 2002.
iv) All students who have taken admission abroad poor to 15,03 2002 and are required to quality the Screening Test for their registration, shall be allowed to appear in the Screening Test even d they do not meet the minimum admission norms of MCI for joining undergraduate medical course subjected to the compliance of the Judgments) of the Hon hip Supreme Court in this regard including the orders dated 81h March 2002 in Civil Appeal no. 2779 of 2000
v) From 15.03.2002 and onwards all students are required to obtain an Eligibility Certificate from MCI before proceeding abroad for studies in Medicine.
2. GENERAL INFORMATION
I)The Examinations held twice a year at New Delhi
ii) The language of the test is English
iii) The exam consists of one paper.
iv) There will be 300 multiple choice questions (MCQ) of single response type in the paper (Divided in two sittings of 150 questions each)
v) There will be NO negative marking_
vi) A candidate shall be declared as having passed only if he/she obtains a minimum of 50% of marks in the paper.
vii) List of candidates successful in the Screening Test will be displayed on the website and office of NBE. Successful candidates will also be communicated by post individually.
viii) The candidates who qualify the Screening Test may apply to the Secretary, Medical Council of India. New Delhi or to any State Medical Council for provisional registration / permanent registration.
ix) There are no restrictions on number of attempts that can be availed by a candidate.
3. FEE STRUCTURE
Form fee Rs.500
(To be paid for Downloaded Forms as well) Examination fee Rs.3000
Late fee Rs.500
Bank Draft should be in favor of "National Board of Examinations" payable at New Delhi.
4. EXAMINATION CENTRE
At New Delhi
Venue to be notified later
Candidates to make own arrangements for Travel /lodging etc.
5. VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS / CREDENTIALS
Candidates are required to submit attested (self attested and by Gazette Officer) copies of
i) Date of Birth (Class X1h certificate)
ii) 10-2 passing certificate
iii) 10+2 mark sheet
iv) Primary Medical Qualification
v) Internship Certificate (if done abroad)
vi) Eligibility Certificate issued by MCI (if available)
vii) Translated copies (in English /Hindi) to be furnished if the certificates are in
language other than English /Hindi.
viii) Ex-candidates of March 2005 session - Submit photocopy of Admit Card.
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
i) Write in capital letters only and tick the required information in the boxes wherever provided.
ii) Please note that your name your father's name, and your date of birth should be exactly the same as in your High School or your first Board/University examination Certificate
iii) A total of 3 copies of recent passport size photograph of the applicant are required (One Pasted on application form and two photos without any attestation pasted on a sheet of paper) the photos must bear name plate of the candidate
iv) Application form must be signed by the candidate. Without signature application form would not be considered.
v) The candidate is directed to give the postal address in capital letters with pin code number
7. ADMIT CARDS
i) Admit Card will be issued to all eligible candidates whose complete Application Forms
have been received by NBE on or before the last date of receiving the
application form
ii) The Candidate should carefully examine the Admit Card and ensure that all the entries therein are correct. In case of any discrepancy, the same shall be brought to notice of the National Board of Examinations.
iii) The Admit Card is not transferable to any other person. Impersonation is punishable offence under law.
iv) Therefore, all candidates shall carefully preserve the Admit Card till the registration process is complete.
v) Non-receipt of Admit Card: Candidates are advised to take a print out of their Roll nos. from website and paste one photo (self attested) on the same. Candidates are advised to bring his/her passport as a proof of identification.
v) National Board of Examinations will not be responsible for any postal delay or
Unforeseen reasons resulting in non/late receipt of the Admit Card,
vii) A plea that the candidate failed to receive the information for appearing in the
Screening Test will not be accepted as a ground for the refund of fee or any other
Redress.
viii) National Board of Examinations reserves the right to withdraw the permission, if any, granted inadvertently to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the Screening Test even though an Admit Card has been issued or name displayed on the website of the Board.
ix) Issuance of Admit Card or display of the candidates name on the website of the Board does not confer any right whatsoever by the candidate for his f her eligibility for the purpose of registration by MCI,
8. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
Application forms must be submitted within the stipulated time given in the advertisement & on website. Candidates are requested to ensure that they submit the complete application form, in the envelope provided to reach NBE on or before the last date. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted. The completed Application form shall be sent to the following address.
The Executive Director
National Board of Examinations
(Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
Post Box-4931, Ansari Nagar,
Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road)
New Delhi – 110029
Check List:
Documents require to be attached. (Please arrange in following order)
1. Bank Draft
2. Application Form
3. Annexure’ A' duly signed by the candidate
4 Copy of 10th passing certificate (for date of birth)
5. Copy of 10+2 passing certificate
6. Copy of 10+2 mark sheet
7. Copy of primary medical qualification
8. Copy of internship certificate (if done abroad)
9. Copy of eligibility certificate issued by MCI (if applicable)
10. Total Three copies of recent passport sized photographs of applicant (1 on the Application Form, Two Photos pasted on a sheet of paper)
11. Ex-candidates of March 2D05 session - Submit photocopy of Admit Card.
Note: Translated copies (in English I Hindi) of primary medical qualification and other certificates if the above are in language other than English I Hindi
9. DECLARATION OF RESULT OF SCREENING TEST
The Result of the Screening Test will be declared on the website of the Board (www.natboard.nic.in) and Notice Board at Ansari Nagar office.
Successful candidates shall be sent certificate of passing the screening test at the postal address so mentioned in the application form
Candidates are advised to enter the postal address correctly.
10. DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE
The candidate MUST sign the declaration (column 19 of the application form). The place and date should also be mentioned. Application Form without signature or with different signature at two places will be treated as incomplete and will be rejected.
PLEASE READ ALL THE PREVIOUS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM
11. SYLLABUS
PRE AND PARA CLINICAL SUBJECTS Marks 100
ANATOMY
1. General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology & Nomenclature
2. Elements of Anatomy Astrology, Anthology, Mycology, Angelology, Neurology
3. Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm
Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal cord.
4. Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems Postnatal
growth & development
5. Histology General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs & systems
6. Human Genetics Principles of Human genetics and Molecular biology
7. Radiological Anatomy Ski grams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques.
8. Surface Anatomy In cadavers, in the living
9. Sectional Anatomy Thorax. Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain
10. Applied Anatomy
PHYSIOLOGY
1. General Physiology
2. Body fluids - Blood
3, Nerve and Muscle
4. Gastrointestinal Tract
5. Kidney
6. Skin and Body temperature
7. Endocrine Glands
8. Reproduction
9. Cardiovascular System
10. Respiratory System
11. Central Nervous Systems
12. Special Senses
BIOCHEMISTRY
1. Cell and Sub-cellular structures
2. Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers. Handerson-Haselbach equation
3. Isotopes and their Application
4. Carbohydrates
5. Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
6. Lipids
7. Nuclear Acids
8. Enzymes
9. Vitamins
10. Biological Oxidation
11. Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract
12. Intermediary Metabolism
13. Carbohydrate Metabolism
14. Lipid Metabolism
15. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
16. Punne and Primidine Metabolism
17. Minerals
18. Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis
19. Tissue Biochemistry
20. Liver Functions
21. Nutrition and Energy Metabolism
PATHOLOGY
1. Cell injury
2. Inflammation and Repair
3. Immunopathology
4. Infectious diseases
5. Circulatory disturbances
6. Growth disturbances and Neoplasia
7. Nutritional and other disorders
8. Genetic disorder
9. Hematology
10. Cardiovascular Pathology
11. Respiratory Pathology
12. Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract
13. Hepato-Biliary Pathology
14. Lymphoreticular System / Spleen
15. Reproductive System (male & female)
16. Diseases of the Breast
17. Musculoskeletal System
18. Endocrine pathology
19. Neuropathology
20. Dermato-Pathology
21. Ocular Pathology
MICROBIOLOGY
1. General Microbiology
2. Immunology
3. Bacteriology
4. General Virology
5. Systemic Virology
6. Mycology
7. Parasitology
8. Clinical / Applied Microbiology
PHARMACOLOGY
1. General Pharmacology
2. Autonomic Nervous System
3. Cardio-vascular System
4. Diuretics
5.Drugs affecting blood and blood formation
6. Autacoids and related drugs
7. Respiratory System
8. Gastro-intestinal System
9. Endocrine pharmacology
10. Central Nervous System
11. Psychopharmacology
12. Drugs in Anaesthetic practice
13. Chemotherapy
14. Toxicology
15. Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use
FORENSIC MEDICINE
1. Definitions
2. Courts of India
3. Court procedures
4. Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration
5. Death
6. Changes after death
7. Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner
8. Identification
9. Examination of mutilated human remains
10. Medico-legal autopsies
11. Mechanical injuries and wounds
12. Examination of an injury case
13. Injuries due to physical agents & their medico legal importance
14. Asphysial death
15. Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies
16. Dowry death
17. Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions
18. Legitimacy
19. Pregnancy and delivery
20. Infanticide
21. Biological fluids
22 Seminal stains
23. Forensic Psychiatry
24. Medical Jurisprudence
25. Toxicology
CLINICAL SUBJECTS Marks 200
GENERAL SURGERY
1. Hemorrhage and shock
2. Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance. Nutrition
3. Skin tumors, burns, skin grafting
4. Arterial diseases
5. Venous diseases
6. Lymphatic and Lymph nodes
7. Wounds
8. Specific and non-specific injections
9. Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae
10. Infections of Hand and Foot
11. Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursa and fascia
12. Hernia
13. Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma
14. Abdominal Wall
15. Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck
16. Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines
17. Breast
18. Sympathetic System
19. Cranio-Cerebral injuries
20. Brain, Nerves
21. Genito-Urinary System
22. Kidneys and Ureters
23. Urinary Bladder
24. Prostrate 25. Urethra
26. Penis, Testis and Scrotum
27. Vasectomy and Recancilisation
28. Cardiothoracic System
29. Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum
30. Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts
31. Pancreas
32. Peritoneum
33. Intestines, intestinal obstruction
34. Appendix
35. Rectum and Anal Canal
ANESTHESIA
1. Anatomy of upper airway
2. Physiology of Respiration 02/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen therapy.
3. Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication
4 Anesthetic agents, stages of Anesthesia
5. Principles and mechanism of administration of general anesthetics, balanced
Anesthesia
6. IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations
7. Muscle Relaxants
8. SpinallEpidural Anesthesia
9. Local Anesthesia
10. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators
11. Monitoring
12. ICU, role of anaesthesiologist in ICU
13. Shock
14. Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance
15. Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of airway in an unconscious patient
16. Poisoning
17. Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief.
ORTHOPEDICS
1.Traumatology
- Injuries of bones and joints
- Injuries of Lower Extremity
- Injuries of the Spine
- Vascular Injuries
2. Cold Orthopedics
3. Regional Conditions
4 Neuro-Muscular Disorder
5. Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
6. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
RADIO- DIAGNOSIS
1. Respiratory System
2. Cardiovascular System
3. Gastrointestinal System
4. Obstetrics & Gynecology
5. Skeletal System
6. Central Nervous System
7. Excretory System
RADIOTHERAPY
1. Principals of Radiotherapy
2. Principals of Chemotherapy
3. Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer
4 Principals of Nuclear medicine
5 Common radiation reactions and management
6. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers Radio-isotopes
in diagnosis and therapy
PAEDIATRICS
1. Vital statistics
2. Neonatology
3 Growth Development
4. Nutrition
5. Infections
6. Genetics
7 Pediatric Emergencies
8. Central Nervous System
9. Gastroenterology
10. Nephrology
11. Endocrinology
12. Respiratory System
MEDICINE
1. Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine
2. Common symptoms of disease
3. Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents
4. Infections
5. Haematology
6. Respiratory System
7. Cardio-Vascular System
8. Gastro-Intestinal Tract
9. Emergency Medicine
10. Neurological System
11. Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders
12. Endocrine System
13. Geriatrics
TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special emp on management and prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis C, Programme.
PSYCHIATRY
1. History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness
2. Conduction of Mental Status Examination
3. Behavioral Sciences
4. Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of
5. Schizophrenia
6. Mania and depression
7. Anxiety disorders and hysteria
8. Dementia
9. Alcoholism
10. Drug Abuse
11. Psychiatric emergencies
12. Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of
Childhood and adolescence
13. Personality disorder
DERMATOLOGY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
1. Dermatological therapy
2. Lichen Planus
3. Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors
4 infective Disorders
5. Melancyte. Pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation
6. Allergic Disorders
7. Dermatitis and Eczema
8. Vesiculobullous Diseases
9. Alopecia and Hirsutism
10. Structure and functions of Sebaceous and Disease
11. Leprosy
12 Psorasis
13 STD
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Basic sciences - Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology. Pathology, Elementary Optics, Diseas the Eye
1. Conjunctiva
2. Cornea
3. Sclera
4. Uveal Tract
5. Lens
6. Vitreous
7. Glaucoma
8. Retina
9. Optic Netve
10. Intra-Occular Tumors
11. Squint
12. Orbit
13. Lacrimal System 14. Lids
15. Refractive Errors 16. Injuries
17. Ophthalmic Surgery
18. Community Ophthalmology
19. Miscellaneous
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
1. Diseases of the Ear
2. Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses
3. Diseases of Nasopharynx
4. Diseases of Trachea
5. Oesophagus
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
1. Anatomy of the Female reproductive Tract
2. Physiology of conception
3. Development of foetus and placenta
4. Diagnosis of pregnancy
5. Maternal changes in pregnancy
6. Antenatal care
7. Abnormal obstetrics
8. Normal labour
9. Normal puerparium
10. Breast Feeding
11. Care of new born
12. Medical termination of pregnancy
13. Family planning 14. Operative obstetrics
15. Post caesarian pregnancy
16. Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics
17. Safe motherhood
18. Maternal morbidity, and morality
19. Medico legal aspects 20. RCH
21. Current topics
22. Vaginal discharge 23. Menstrual disorder
24. Fertility, infertility
25. Endometriosis and allied states
26. Genital injuries and fistulae
27. Genital infections
28. Genital prolapse
29. Tumours
30 Carcinomia
31. Radiotherapy in gynecology
32. Chemotherapy in gynecology
33. Endoscopy
34. Diseases of breast
35. Operative gynecology
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
1. Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health
2. Environment and Health
3. Health Education
4. Nutrition and Dietetics
5. Occupational Health
6. Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health
7. Fundamentals of Biostatics
8. Basic Epidemiology
9. Epidemiology of Specific Diseases
10, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
11, Demography
12. Reproductive and Child Health
13. School Health 14. Urban Health
15. Health System in India
16. Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management
17. International Health
ANNEXURE `A'
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